Portal:Houston/Music, Arts & Culture archive/2006
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ZZ Top is an American blues rock band formed in 1970 in Houston, Texas. The group members are Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard. They hold the distinction of being one of the few rock combos still comprising its original members after more than 35 years, and until September 2006 the same manager/producer, Bill Ham.
They played the first show in February, 1970 and toured almost continually for several years, but first gained wide acclaim with their third album on London Records, Tres Hombres (1973). It contained the classic song "La Grange", referencing the bordello that is the subject of the musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. (September 30)
The Wortham Theater Center is a performing arts center in Houston, Texas. The center was designed by Eugene Aubrey of Morris Architects and built entirely with $66 million in private funds. It officially opened on May 9, 1987 with one of the inaugural performances being a modern dance program, Tango Argentino, in the Brown Theater and Robert Wilson and David Byrne's The Knee Plays, presented by the Society for the Performing Arts in the Cullen Theater. (October 5)
The Rothko Chapel is a non-denominational chapel in Houston founded by John and Dominique de Menil. The interior serves not only as a chapel, but also as a major work of modern art. On its walls are fourteen black but color hued paintings by Mark Rothko. The shape and design of the chapel was largely influenced by the artist. The chapel was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. (October 16)
Destiny's Child was a Grammy award winning American R&B group originating in Houston and discovered by Grammy award winning Whitney Houston. Originally a duo and later a quartet, the group eventually became a trio. Destiny's Child have sold a combined 60 million albums and singles worldwide, and they are one of the biggest selling girl groups of all time. On June 12, 2005, they announced on tour in Barcelona, Spain, that they would no longer be performing together, instead pursuing individual careers in music, theatre, television and film. (October 29)
The ArtCar Museum is a private museum of contemporary art located in the Heights. The museum, nicknamed the "Garage Mahal," opened in February, 1988. Its emphasis is on art cars, fine arts, and artists that are rarely seen in other cultural institutions. The museum's mission is to elevate awareness of the political, economic, and personal dimensions of art.
The Holocaust Museum Houston, is located in Houston, Texas and was opened in 1996. The museum is located in the Houston Museum District. The museum is the fourth largest Holocaust memorial museum in the United States. The museum has the following mission: to make people aware of the dangers which prejudice, hatred and violence brought about during the Holocaust. It also endeavors to remind us that these dangers are still relevant today. The museum promotes understanding, remembrance and education with the goal that both students and the general population stay and become aware of the lesson of these tragic events. This lesson is that humankind must strive to live together in peace and harmony.
